Which of the following best describes what happens when a substance is in the liquid state?

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there are several phase changes occurring

the molecular motion has overcome the molecular attractions

the attractive forces dominate

the molecular motion and the molecular attractions are relatively balanced

Answer 1

The best description of what happens when a substance is in the liquid state is:

the molecular motion and the molecular attractions are relatively balanced.

In the liquid state, the molecules are in constant motion and have enough energy to overcome some of the attractive forces between them, but not enough to completely break free, as in the gas state. This results in a balance between molecular motion and attraction, allowing liquids to flow while maintaining a definite volume.